The crash happened amid violent clashes during a white nationalist protest and rally in Emancipation Park. Violence erupted as groups waving Confederate flags, neo-Nazis and members of the so-called alt-right movement began trading punches and throwing bottles at counter-protestors.

Speaking at his golf resort in New Jersey, President Trump condemned the attacks and called it an egregious display of hatred and violence "on many sides." He noted that it has been going on for a "long, long time." Trump called for a "swift restoration of law and order."

The President said Americans "must love each other, respect each other and cherish" the nation's history. He noted that it is time to "heal the wounds" of the U.S. Trump is vacationing at his golf resort in Bedminster. He made his comments before signing a bill aimed at helping veterans. Trump did not answer questions from reporters at the signing ceremony.

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Earlier, Trump weighed in on Twitter on today's violence in Charlottesville.

We ALL must be united & condemn all that hate stands for. There is no place for this kind of violence in America. Lets come together as one!

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency to help restore order in Emancipation Park, the site of violent protests over the city's decision to remove a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee.